Appearance | The black oystercatcher is a large shorebird about 17″ long. They’re all black with a long, thick, straight orange-red bill, orange-yellow eyes, and pale pink legs. |
Diet | Mollusks and shellfish |
Feeder Food | N/A |
Habitat | Along the rocky shores of the pacific ocean. |
Nesting | Nests are built along the rocky shores and are relatively bare. They may consist of small rocks or shells that are relatively shallow – 1″. Clutch: 2-3 eggs Egg color: creamy white to olive with spots Incubation: 24-29 days |
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